Kaplaneikirche Maria Hilf in Gries
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Built in 1655, its interior features a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary which has been worshiped by the inhabitants from Gries for already 250 years. Below the gallery you can find the history of the pilgrimage church's origins.
Opening Hours:
Today: 08:00 - 18:00
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Ötztaler Museen Heimatmuseum
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excursion tips,
buildings,
open-air museum
The Ötztal museum of local history is located in Lehn.
Outside the business hours visits on request are possible from the beginning of May until the end of October.
Voluntary admission.
Opening Hours:
Today: 14:00 - 17:00
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T +43 664 9102 321
Felsensteig Strelesperre am Fischbach
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buildings,
viewpoints/viewing platforms
Bubbling waters meandering through the larch forest, until Fischbach brook reaches the huge detention basin and the up to six meter thick dam wall with all its elemental power.
Starting point: Längenfeld center, Fischbach Bridge
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T +43 57200 300
Pfarrkirche Hl. Katharina in Längenfeld
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The church Pfarrkirche Hl. Katharina in Längenfeld was built in the 14th century and reconstructed in 1518 in late Gothic style. The main entrance features Gothic elements as well. Highest church tower in the entire Ötztal valley.
Opening Hours:
Today: 08:00 - 21:00
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T +43 5253 5209
Lehner Wasserfall
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excursion tips,
excursion ,
waterfall
Roaring Alpine water cascades down 80 meters right into the deep gorge – formed a couple of million years ago. Pure energy and elemental force cast a spell over hikers and climbers.
Starting point: local heritage museum, hamlet of Lehn
Walking time, both ways: 50 minutes
Difficulty level: intermediate
Difference in altitude: 150 m
Opening Hours:
Today: 00:00 - 00:00
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T +43 57200 300
Sagenweg
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various sights
Behind every corner walkers can discover a new mystic figure dating back to Ötztal‘s long history in story-telling. The trail features 14 stations with life-sized fabled figures that are made from scrap metal by Annemarie and Günther Fahrner.
Opening Hours:
Today: 00:00 - 00:00
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T +43 57200 300
Pfarrkirche Hl. Martin in Huben
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The parish church of St. Martin in Huben was built instead of a baroque church in 1805-31. Surrounded by the cemetery, the three-bay, simple hall building has been equipped with a high east tower in 1870. In 1816 ceiling paintings were added in the church and in 1820 a high altar.
Opening Hours:
Today: 08:00 - 18:00
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Franz-Senn-Denkmal
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various sights
To commemorate the founder of the Alpenverein, Pastor Franz Senn, a memorial was erected near the parish church.
The birthplace of Franz Senn and the Franz Senn Memorial Chapel are located in Unterlängenfeld and are also remind of the glacier priest.
The Franz-Senn birth house can only be visited from the outside.
Opening Hours:
Today: 00:00 - 00:00
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T +43 57200 300
Albin Egger-Lienz Themenweg
Rollstuhlgerecht,
open-air museum
Thematic trail along the Fischbach promenade in Längenfeld
This path was dedicated to the painter Albin Egger-Lienz, who spent many summer months in Längenfeld.
Opening Hours:
Today: 00:00 - 00:00
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T +43 57200 300
Naturpark Ötztal 'Naturpark Haus'
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museum/gallery
The Naturpark House in Längenfeld sees itself as an information hub and competence center for Ötztal nature. The exhibition in the Naturpark House shows the Ötztal biodiversity in all its facets in a unique way. Special Ötztal plants, animals and habitats are explained as well as the geology and the rockfalls. The permanently present topic of water in the Ötztal is also presented in all its facets - from glaciers to lakes, rivers and bogs. In addition to bilingual (de/en) information boards, the contents are opened up via sensory impressions, eg by means of a listening station, touch screens, VR glasses, hologram and digital wall relief.
- Multimedia nature EXPERIENCE Exhibition on Ötztal nature
- Shop with regional products
- Temporary exhibitions (e.g. subject: biodiversity)
Parking:
Oberlängenfeld roundabout
Bus stop:
Längenfeld | Aqua Dome junction (2 minutes walk)
Opening Hours:
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T +43 5253 2020 1
